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Party Politics
A political podcast from two smart guys providing you with up-to-date policy and politics for your next cocktail party.
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Fire Triangle
In the past two years, half a dozen chemical disasters have ripped apart Texas neighborhoods, sent dozens of people to the hospital and killed unsuspecting bystanders as well as workers. Texas Public Radio and Houston Public Media spent the better part of 2020 investigating these events to answer the question: why do so many chemical disasters keep happening in Texas, and what—if anything—is being done to prevent more?
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Houston Public Media Local Newscasts
Local newscasts from Houston Public Media, updated during drive times.
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Next Question with Ernie Manouse
Economy
Entergy partners with United Way to offer electricity bill credits to Houston-area customers
Posted on · The one-time $150 credit is available to Entergy Texas customers with low-to-moderate annual incomes.
Gun control
Texas will fight ruling that it can’t ban adults under 21 from carrying handguns
Posted on · The state’s decision has frustrated some gun rights groups who saw the ruling as a victory.
National
Jan. 6 panel delays hearing as Hurricane Ian aims at Florida
Posted on · The committee had planned to hold what was likely to be its final investigative hearing Wednesday afternoon.
Health & Science
Flu season in Texas beginning earlier than usual; expert recommends not waiting for flu shot
Posted on · The current numbers of flu cases throughout the Houston area aren't usually seen until December or January.
Politics
Harris County budget, property tax discussions stall as GOP commissioners again boycott tax vote
Posted on · Without four of the five Harris County Commissioners present, the court can't vote on the proposed property tax rate for fiscal year 2023, which starts October 1.
Food
City of Houston launches 100 Pantries in 100 Days to address food deserts
Posted on · Houston's food insecurity rate is 4% higher than the national average.
Houston
Fire near Houston’s Westpark Tollway creates dark smoke visible for miles
Posted on · The fire was in a metal building that was the location of John's Wheel Repair & Tires.
schools
Alvin Junior High student arrested after allegedly stabbing faculty member
Posted on · The district said the Alvin ISD Police Department is actively investigating the incident and appropriate charges will be filed.
Politics
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton fled his home to avoid being served with subpoena, court record says
Posted on · In an affidavit, a process server said that the state’s top attorney tried to evade him as he attempted to deliver a subpoena from an abortion fund’s lawsuit against the state.
NASA
This is what NASA’s spacecraft saw just seconds before slamming into an asteroid
Posted on · NASA successfully crashed a spacecraft into an asteroid on Monday night. These are the final images it captured as it hurtled toward the rocky surface.
Houston Matters
An early uptick in flu cases, and how ‘The West Wing’ influenced real-life politics (Sept. 27, 2022)
Posted on · On Monday's show: We learn why Houston is seeing an early uptick in flu cases. And the television series The West Wing inspired a whole generation to engage in the world of politics, but did it establish unrealistic expectations?
City of Houston
Houston, Harris County announce gun buyback event with new stipulations
Posted on · Officials say they will be cracking down on “ghost guns” after a large amount of the weapons were dropped off at the first gun buyback event.
Harris County
Harris County begins demolition on ‘eye sore’ home after years of complaints
Posted on · Piles and piles of trash have become an eye-sore for residents in one Aldine neighborhood.
Houston
Houston to expand Buffalo Bayou Park to Houston’s East End with new funding
Posted on · Projects include restoring, expanding and improving park land, including the Tony Marron and Japhet Creek Park.
Houston Matters
Texas families of trans youth expect legal battle amid state investigations for abuse
Posted on · The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services in February began investigating efforts to provide trans minors with gender affirming care under the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott.
Pop Culture
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion launches website highlighting mental health resources
Posted on · In conjunction with her newest album "Traumazine," which addresses the rapper's mental health challenges, she is providing a collection of resources for fans.
Politics
New abortion restrictions are impractical and resource-draining, Texas prosecutors say
Posted on · District attorneys for Harris, Kaufman, Fort Bend counties voiced concerns over state’s new abortion law at the 2022 Texas Tribune Festival.
Weather
Hurricane Ian will hit Florida as a major storm, forecasters say
Posted on · A large stretch of Florida's coast is now under a hurricane watch. Ian is only the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season, but experts warn that even one storm can upend many peoples' lives.
NASA
NASA delays Artemis 1 moon mission for third time as Ian approaches
Posted on · The launch of the uncrewed space vehicle was scheduled for Tuesday but is being pushed back because Tropical Storm Ian might hit Florida next week as a hurricane.
NASA
Move over, Bruce Willis: NASA is shoving an asteroid to test planetary defense
Posted on · Hollywood likes to blow up incoming asteroids with nukes, but NASA's first test of whether it can change the trajectory of a space rock will try just giving one a little nudge.